Psalms 3; Psalms 4

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1 I have so many enemies, Lord, so many who turn against me!

2 They talk about me and say, "God will not help him."

3 But you, O Lord, are always my shield from danger; you give me victory and restore my courage.

4 I call to the Lord for help, and from his sacred hill he answers me.

5 I lie down and sleep, and all night long the Lord protects me.

6 I am not afraid of the thousands of enemies who surround me on every side.

7 Come, Lord! Save me, my God! You punish all my enemies and leave them powerless to harm me.

8 Victory comes from the Lord - may he bless his people.

1 Answer me when I pray, O God, my defender! When I was in trouble, you helped me. Be kind to me now and hear my prayer.

2 How long will you people insult me? How long will you love what is worthless and go after what is false?

3 Remember that the Lord has chosen the righteous for his own, and he hears me when I call to him.

4 Tremble with fear and stop sinning; think deeply about this, when you lie in silence on your beds.

5 Offer the right sacrifices to the Lord, and put your trust in him.

6 There are many who pray: "Give us more blessings, O Lord. Look on us with kindness!"

7 But the joy that you have given me is more than they will ever have with all their grain and wine.

8 When I lie down, I go to sleep in peace; you alone, O Lord, keep me perfectly safe.